The BDP-LX58 is a true universal player that has been designed with an emphasis upon audio quality. With its 4K 60p (HDMI 2.0) output and up-scaling capability, the Pioneer BDP-LX58 is ready for the new wave of 4K TVs.

The BDP-LX58 is compliant with the latest HDMI specs and integrates Ultra HD 4K 60p video upscaling. This means it is equally capable feeding a Full HD display device as well as the latest 4K televisions or projector systems.The integrated video processing circuits allow the best possible image quality, and can also be extensively adjusted to optimally match the video output signal with the characteristics of the display device.

The customized, ultra-rigid chassis and the equally rigid, quiet disc mechanism are designed to eliminate vibrations resulting in better signal stability and less jitter. The chassis is 1.6 mm thick and is further reinforced with a 3 mm thick metal plate at the bottom. This results in a weight of no less than 9.9 kg!

We know that one of the most important aspects to distinguish a mediocre digital audio player from a true reference grade player is its resistance to jitter. The BDP-LX58 has been designed to minimize jitter to a great extent. Owners of one of the many PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) compatible Pioneer AV Receivers can benefit greatly from this original technology, which largely eliminates jitter that might occur in the digital connection path between the devices.

The BDP-LX58 features twin HDMI-outputs. This offers the possibility to set-up one HDMI connection with an AV Receiver, while at the same time making a second HDMI connection straight to a display device for the best performance of both audio and video.

Pioneer BDP-LX58 Blu-ray Player

Designed with an emphasis upon audio, the Pioneer BDPLX58 is a beguiling music maker.

The advanced PQLS jitter reduction system ensures a smooth and natural sound quality when connected to a suitable Pioneer AV receiver.

The BDP-LX58 also uses a high quality Sabre32 ES9011 DAC to give crystalline levels of resolution and sonic accuracy. As you'd expect from an 'LX' model, the entire audio signal is scrutinised by Pioneer's expect engineers and tuned with specially selected components for the highest performance.

This obsessive attention to detail even includes features such as a 'Zero Signal' port at the rear that doesn't pass any signal but is simply there for additional grounding. This helps in further reducing background noise, giving the BDPLX58 an 'inky' black backdrop against which the subtlest notes can clearly be heard.

The advanced PQLS jitter reduction system ensures a smooth and natural sound quality when connected to a suitable Pioneer AV receiver. The BDP-LX58 also uses a high quality Sabre32 ES9011 DAC to give crystalline levels of resolution and sonic accuracy. As you'd expect from an 'LX' model, the entire audio signal is scrutinised by Pioneer's expect engineers and tuned with specially selected components for the highest performance. This obsessive attention to detail even includes features such as a 'Zero Signal' port at the rear that doesn't pass any signal but is simply there for additional grounding. This helps in further reducing background noise, giving the BDPLX58 an 'inky' black backdrop against which the subtlest notes can clearly be heard.

The BDP-LX58 also uses a high quality Sabre32 ES9011 DAC to give crystalline levels of resolution and sonic accuracy. As you'd expect from an 'LX' model, the entire audio signal is scrutinised by Pioneer's expect engineers and tuned with specially selected components for the highest performance. This obsessive attention to detail even includes features such as a 'Zero Signal' port at the rear that doesn't pass any signal but is simply there for additional grounding. This helps in further reducing background noise, giving the BDPLX58 an 'inky' black backdrop against which the subtlest notes can clearly be heard.

With 4K TVs now making their presence felt in the market place, finding a Blu-ray player that can make the most of them is well worth doing. With its 4K 60p (HDMI 2.0) output and up-scaling, the Pioneer BDPLX58 is ready for the new wave of 4K TVs. The high quality video circuits' offer superb picture resolution and can be extensively tuned to optimise the video output with your particular display.

Just like its predecessors, the BDPLX58 is a true universal player. This means that as well as the usual Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs, it also plays SACDs and DVD-Audio discs. These formats are capable of some of the highest quality audio possible and a vital part of many audiophiles' music collections. Perhaps even more importantly for the audiophile is the lossless high-res support. FLAC, ALAC, LPCM (WAV) and AIFF and multichannel files (FLAC, DSD, and WAV) are all supported, right up to 192 kHz/24 bit resolution. Combined with the ability to play a massive range of other formats, including MKV and DivX HD, the BDP-LX58 has the ability to be the only disc player you'll ever need.

Use the standard LAN connection or optional wi-fi dongle and connect up to your home network hub. From here you can get access to the best of the web via applications such as YouTube and Picasa. You can also stream content from your PC or media server via DLNA. What's more, all this is easy to control via Pioneer's unique Apple/Android control app, iControl. In addition to this you'll also find twin HDMI sockets - handy if you're using twin screens or have an older, non-3D equipped AV receiver. Finally, twin USB ports situated front and rear open up a wide range of further connectivity options, such as plugging in a memory stick device and streaming music files.

Weighing just under 10KG, the Pioneer BDP-LX58 is a true heavyweight in every sense of the word. The ultra-rigid iron chassis is 1.6mm thick and further reinforced by a 3mm thick iron plate at the base. Such density all but eliminates vibrations, ensuring that the delicate internal electronics can work to the best of their ability. High rigidity is also to be found in the quiet-running disc mechanism. This allows for superior tracking and less reliance on error correction that can, ultimately, affect the purity of sound.

A topflight performer in every respect, the Pioneer BDPLX58 is the connoisseurs' choice of Blu-ray player.

Audio Features

ESS SABRE32 Reference DAC (ES9018)

PQLS Bit-stream/Multi-Surround/2ch

Dual HDMI Output (see right chart)

Sound Retriever Link

Direct Function for Pure Analogue Audio Output

Video Features

Ultra HD Upscaling (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit) with Original Fine-Tuning

Qdeo™ High-Quality Video Processor

Blu-ray 3D™ Playback

Triple High-Definition Noise Reduction

Stream Smoother

36-bit Deep Colour/”x.v.Colour”

HDMI 1080p/24 Hz Output

Network Features

DLNA Certified™ (1.5) to work as DMP/DMR, plays files from smartphones